Prabal Gurung's appeal to help Nepal earthquake victims

So far Gurung has raised 51% of his goal of $250,000. Let's help him reach his goal and surpass it.

On Saturday, April 25, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale devastated Nepal. So far 2,400 deaths have been reported. As aftershocks continue to ripple through capital city Katmandu, the death toll is expected to rise.

How can we help?

Nepalese designer Prabal Gurung has sent forth a plea for donations through his organization, Shikshya Foundation Nepal (www.shikshyafoundationnepal.org), where he pledges to "distribute funds accordingly based on the latest needs on the ground".

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In a letter Gurung writes, "The immediate need on the ground is for medical support, search and rescue, emergency shelters and food and water among many other things. As the days, weeks and months go by and after the humanitarian needs are addressed, Nepal will need to begin the healing and rebuilding process. The magnitude of the damage is still being assessed, but hundreds of buildings have collapsed including many homes and many of Nepal's ancient and iconic temples and monuments."

He ends with a final plea: Please donate generously and spread the word.

So far Gurung has helped to raise 51% of his goal of $250,000. Let's help him reach his goal and surpass it.

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